Canada confirms 2nd mad cow case
Canada confirms 2nd mad cow case
TORONTO, Canada (AP) -- An older dairy cow from Alberta has tested positive bovine spongiform encephalopathy, otherwise known as mad cow disease, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The results confirmed preliminary tests released earlier this week.
The border was closed 19 months ago when a cow in northern Alberta was discovered with mad cow disease.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last Wednesday that the border could be opened in March.
Despite learning of the new suspected case, the Bush administration said Thursday it would stand by its decision to renew Canadian cattle imports beginning in March.
Canadian officials said the United States was aware of the suspected case before they made their announcement Wednesday.
From CNN Health